SCORES:
Mott & Bow — M8 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 23
Colourful Commonplace — M8 / C7 / J8 — TOTAL: 23
Asket — M7 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 22
Son of a Tailor — M5 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 20
Uniqlo — M6 / C7 / J6 — TOTAL: 19
Sunspel — M7 / C5 / J6 — TOTAL: 18
Rapanui — M5 / C6 / J6 — TOTAL: 18
True Basic — M5 / C4 / J7 — TOTAL: 16
Spoke — M4 / C4 / J4 — TOTAL: 12
Each ASKET and Mott & Bow produce high-quality T-shirts off the peg, however ASKET’s intensive alternative of sizes, together with width and size, ought to guarantee everybody can discover one thing that appears and feels nice. Uniqlo appears to have created a superb-value, indestructible design that may final for years, whereas Colourful Commonplace proves that prewashed, hipster-approved natural tees can look nice on all physique shapes.
Of the 2 bespoke manufacturers, Son of a Tailor was far superior to Spoke. The usage of high quality (albeit not natural) Supima cotton in a alternative of weights, mixed with a flattering, premium look and the power to tweak subsequent designs to go well with stands them aside, regardless of the unusual discrepancy in sizing. Spoke didn’t impress, though the remake of Chris’ authentic shirt was a big enchancment.
Taub isn’t stunned that the net algorithm method isn’t, as but, foolproof. “Getting folks that are not skilled inputting their measurements is flawed. You may by no means get a buyer to ship their measurements precisely. I’m additionally stunned none of those manufacturers ask for a easy {photograph}, as it will actually add a dimension.”
However he does concede that “if you happen to perceive that the primary T-shirt [ordered online] isn’t going to be the most effective, and as an alternative take into account it a journey with a model you’re keen to belief and help—and that may nonetheless be in existence sooner or later—you’ll study what appears good on you. By trial and error, it is possible for you to to get a customized match from a factory-made garment. However from what I’ve seen thus far, none of them actually have been higher than you simply spending two days going to each single store, and checking them out for your self.”